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Market opportunities in medicated confectionery – Leatherhead
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Medicated confectionery such as cough and throat sweets has enjoyed an upsurge in recent months and there is scope for new products to enter the category, according to Leatherhead Food Research. Related news |
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Mexican sugar shortage could lead to price hike unless USDA acts – analyst
Global sugar prices could rise following a shortage in Mexican production unless the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) allows additional imports, according to the Jenkins Sugar Group.
Zetar establishes French subsidiary
UK-based confectionery and snacks firm Zetar has established a French subsidiary to leverage its position in continental Europe.
Sensient opens new color and flavor factory in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Wisconsin-based colors, flavors and fragrances giant Sensient Technologies has signaled its ambitions in the fast-growing Brazilian food market with the opening of a new color and flavor complex in Jundiaí, Sao Paulo.
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Probi sales jump 17% in 2011 as supplements market shines from NutraIngredients.com
Swedish probiotics supplier Probi has turned in healthy annual figures with sales up 17% to SEK94.4m (€10.67m) in 2011 from SEK80.4 (€9.90m) in 2010.
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PepsiCo cites dairy as ‘key component’ in global growth strategy from DairyReporter.com
Pepsico says that the dairy sector is a ‘key component’ in its global growth strategy, and has the potential to post growth more than double that of bakery and chilled processed foods combined.
Incremental reformulation will have greater public health impact, DG Sanco from FoodNavigator.com
Stepwise fat, salt and sugar reduction may be more successful than a drastic decrease that would not meet consumers’ expectations in terms of taste, claims DG Sanco.
Empac denounces greenwashing after legal victory over Superfos from FoodProductionDaily.com
Empac has condemned the practice of greenwashing after a Danish court ruled that Superfos had breached advertising guidelines in claims that plastic packaging was more eco-friendly than metal.
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  10 key trends for chocolate productsEthically responsible companies catering to health-conscious consumers with clean-label premium products are likeliest to win, according to... |
